Breaking the Taboo on Bowel Problems
Constipation and faecal incontinence are two common problems that have a significant impact on quality of life. The day can become timetabled around how long a person may need to spend in the bathroom, where the nearest bathroom is, and social activities may be declined due to fear of an accident. People may feel embarrassed […]
Could your Child Benefit from a Motor Skills Assessment? A Parent’s Guide to BOT-3
“I wish somebody had told me…” What you should know about your pelvic floor in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond! As a Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale’s Louise Henderson shares her reflections on what women wish they had been told about their pelvic floor before having a baby. “I wish somebody…
Navigating Exercise with Pelvic Floor Symptoms
For many women, the relationship with exercise changes the moment they experience a leak during a morning run or a sensation of “heaviness” during a heavy lift. Whether you are dealing with Urinary Incontinence (leaking) or Pelvic Organ Prolapse (the descent of pelvic organs), the initial instinct is often to stop moving altogether. In fact, […]
The benefits of Physiotherapy for Autistic Kids
“I wish somebody had told me…” What you should know about your pelvic floor in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond! As a Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale’s Louise Henderson shares her reflections on what women wish they had been told about their pelvic floor before having a baby. “I wish somebody…
Ready for School: How Physiotherapy Can Help with Childhood Bladder and Bowel Issues
Starting school is an important milestone, filled with excitement and new challenges. However, for some children, persistent issues like bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis), daytime wetting, or soiling (encopresis) can cause significant concern for both the child and their parents, creating a stumbling block just as they should be stepping confidently into the classroom. While these issues […]
Hypermobile Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (HEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) are conditions that affect the body’s connective tissue – which is the soft tissue that supports organs, skin, blood vessels etc. While these conditions can bring challenges, they’re also more common than many people realise. Often misunderstood or overlooked, EDS and joint hypermobility syndrome can show […]
Pacing for Recovery
When your physio mentions pacing, what exactly does that mean? Pacing is essentially about gradually increasing (or reducing) your activity level in a way that’s manageable, whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or recovering from an acute injury. Pacing can be applied to all kinds of activities – it may be an exercise activity […]
Dance, Physio, and Injury Prevention:
The Perfect Pairing
Dance is magic. The way it lets you express yourself, feel the rhythm, and lose yourself in the movement is pure joy. Whether you’re breaking it down at a party or training for a performance, the feeling of getting lost in the music is second to none. But, let’s be real, dancing isn’t always smooth […]
Recovering from a Concussion
What is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head, a fall, or any event that shakes the brain inside the skull. Common Causes Sports Injuries: Contact sports like football, rugby, and hockey Falls: Especially in young children and older adults Motor Vehicle […]
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) –
Pain in side of the hip
I have pain on the side of my hip – does that mean I need surgery? One of the common causes of pain on the outside of the hip is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Despite being a common fear for people, surgery is not the first line of treatment for this and many other […]